Security Officer Beirut

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Security Assessment of programme Area. Conduct vehicle tracking and maintain proper Vehicle tracking record. Write daily Safety and Security SITREPs/reports. Guard force management by selecting training and supervising guards. Upkeep and maintain all Fire fighting equipments, Panic Alarm and emergency exit safety measures. Keep posted Security Manager and all Staff from time to time of changing safety and security situation across the country (incidents). Manage CCTV monitoring and keep it in functional status. Patrol and inspect property/office to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity. Check for irregularities(e.g. fire hazards, leaking water pipe, light left on, equipment malfunctions, unlock security doors.) and report incidents or problems to the appropriate authority. Update SOPs, Assessments, Pupils, Threat Analysis, Risk Rating and Contingency Planning. Update and maintain security plan/annexes on a regular basis. Update Emergency Contact Details and Emergency Contact Tree/First Responders on a regular basis. Ensure the issuance of Security ID cards to all staff. Orient staff and Guards on evacuation plans, drills and procedures regarding emergencies. Report and follow-up incidents when it is being reported with providing support to effected staff members. Coordinating with all relevant line managers, ensure that all staff are briefed and trained (including drivers and guards) regularly on personal security issues and that security procedures are understood and respected at all times. Coordination with law enforcement agencies and other government sector when required. Any other duty as assigned by the S&S Line Manager . Assessment of all field Mission and Monitoring daily Securiity Situation on Daily Basis and Inform staff through SMS/Email Daily, Weekly, Bi Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Security incident reports. Assisting in Crisis Management and delivering trainings to staff. SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically. Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor in security related field. Security Management Certifications from accredited institution (IOM, Red-R, ICRC, UN etc) 3 years experience and at least 2 years’ field based SSFP/Security Management experience in highly complex and insecure settings in preferably more than one area with teams of large numbers of staff Field Experience of Managing Security in insecure area or humanitarian emergency Crisis. A commitment to working constructively with members of other teams and a service oriented attitude Understands the complexity and values of non-profit organizations. Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.   SKILL Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, GIS, Email, Internet) Good writing and presentation skills Good knowledge of political and security situation in Lebanon. Strong command of English and Arabic. Report Writing and communication Skill In English/Arabic. Training Delivery Skill.   FLEXIBILITY Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues. APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on November  30th  .                 The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanon.vacancies@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.